The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has announced that the Supreme Court will adopt a “neutral citation system” for its judgments.
What is a “citation”?
What is a neutral citation?
Why is a neutral system excellent or necessary?
The Delhi HC neutral citation is, for example, in this format: No-YEAR/DHC/XXXXXX. |
Significance:
An activist working for the rights of the tribals with JagritAdivasi Dalit Sangathan (JADS) in Burhanpur Madhya Pradesh, during a field visit has highlighted the misuse of the Van Mitra portal — which was created to facilitate the review of rejected claims, has now become a tool to fraudulently reject claims of Tribals.
About the scenario:
Van-Mitra Portal:
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Concerns highlighted:
Role of Forest Rights Committee (FRC):
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The Forest Rights Act:
Who is a forest dweller?
Issues faced by forest dwellers:
The increasing Farmer distress due to abnormal climatic conditions, since last few years have continuously hurting food security and leaving farmers in a bad condition.
Impacts:
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Other impacts:
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Where is the safety net for farmers?
Government Interventions:
PradhanMantriFasalBima Yojana (PMFBY):
Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme:
With the first anniversary of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the environmental cost of War has raged across the countries and is claimed by Ukraine as over 50 Billion Dollars.
What are the Environmental losses that occurred?
According to claims by Ukraine’s environment ministry, altogether the losses from land, water and air pollution amounted to $51.4 billion. |
The war against Environment:
Military activity has significant impacts on the environment. Not only can war be destructive to the socio-environment, but military activities produce extensive amounts of greenhouse gases (that contribute to anthropogenic climate change), pollution, and cause resource depletion, among other environmental impacts.
Global Conventions:
Recently a Dusseldorf patient has become have been “cured of HIV” achieved with a bone-marrow transplant from people carrying a specific HIV-resistant genetic mutation.
About HIV:
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. |
What is CCR5 mutation and how does it fight off HIV?
Effectiveness of CCR5 mutation against HIV:
Polity and Governance Linking Aadhaar to Voter ID
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As per the response from the Election Commission (EC) through RTI has disclosed that over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters in India have linked their Aadhaar number to their voter IDs. Background:
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Polity and Governance SangeetNatakAkademi awards
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President DroupadiMurmu has presented the SangeetNatakAkademi awards and fellowships for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021. About:
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Economy Indians' Spending on Foreign Property
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Indians spent the most money in a decade on foreign securities, property and a deposit in 2022, Business Standard has reported. Findings of the report:
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Geography Cyclone Freddy
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Cyclone Freddy has hitted in Madagascar by travelling 7200km from Australian Coast to South-western coast. About:
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Need to diversify:
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